About five minutes had passed...
Erza and Mirajane had each broken through the monster's location. In front of them stretched long, unseen paths. Mirajane had dispelled her Take Over Magic, and Erza had also dispelled her Requip Magic. They walked step by step, both adjusting their states and seizing the time to recover their Magic Power.
Zorn and Laxus were quietly waiting, Magic Power floating around their bodies, awaiting Erza and Mirajane's arrival.
"Oh, it's you, Zorn. I didn't expect to fight you again. I've been training hard and doing missions for the past two years. Now, let me show you my ultimate strength." Erza stood before Zorn and finished speaking. Her full Magic Power was unleashed, her ordinary armor removed. A golden-yellow Magic Power surged skyward, light enveloping her body. When the light disappeared, she said,
"Requip Magic - Fairy Armor."
Pink-based armor was now worn on her body. Erza's ears had pink decorations, and she held winged swords in both hands, her face bearing an expression of staking everything, looking resolutely at Zorn.
"This armor, named after the Guild, is currently my strongest armor. It's a combination of offense and defense, the armor with the best overall strength," Erza further explained.
"Oh, very good, very good. This must be your strongest Magic now, right? Yosh, then the examination officially begins now." Zorn nodded, giving initial recognition to Erza's determination and strength, but further examination was still needed.
Zorn raised the light sword in his hand and swung it forcefully. A huge golden-yellow flying slash horizontally cleaved towards Erza. Erza's pupils constricted, and she quickly crossed her swords, gathering Magic Power, and similarly unleashed a cross slash.
The two attacks collided, and the previously calm area was instantly destroyed by a violent force. Dust flew, debris splattered, and the surrounding trees and even rocks were instantly torn and shattered by the powerful shockwave.
After a standoff, the two attacks compressed together and flew into the sky, splitting the sky apart. Both individuals instantly vanished from their original positions, engaging in a direct sword fight. Zorn attacked with wide, sweeping movements, while Erza used her small stature and flexible swordsmanship to block and counter. The surrounding environment shattered with their attacks, as a golden figure and a pink figure leaped and collided back and forth within this range.
Meanwhile, on Mirajane and Laxus's side, the two stood still for a long time...
Laxus still looked calmly at Mirajane, not holding back just because she was a woman. His full Magic Power erupted completely, and the sky here instantly changed the weather with this Magic Power. Thunder rumbled across the entire Tenrou Island.
Mirajane's expression changed dramatically, her breathing became somewhat heavy. She looked solemnly at Laxus, who was currently bathed in lightning, and quickly summoned her Magic Power. Spreading her hands, a dark Magic Circle appeared above her head. As the Magic Circle descended from her head, the Take Over Magic was completed.
Demonic wings spread directly from her back, her hair stood completely on end, her eyes and mouth turned pitch black, her gaze sharp. Her body was covered by a deep red, open-collared outfit, and her arms were replaced by demonic claws.
"Full Body Take Over: Satan Soul." Mirajane's personality changed dramatically, becoming more arrogant, looking at Laxus with an excited expression.
"The examination begins."
After Laxus quietly announced, lightning surged through his body, activating all his cells. He instantly flashed, rushing in front of Mirajane, and swung his right fist, performing "Lightning Attack Fist." Mirajane was not to be outdone, using "Dark Spark." She gathered dark Magic Power in one hand, and their two fists collided directly. The ground instantly collapsed a layer, and they both used the force to separate.
They then rushed towards each other again, their fists and feet colliding back and forth. The overflowing Magic Power instantly destroyed the surrounding environment completely. Neither of them cared, greeting each other with their strongest moves.
As both examinations began and all four individuals released their Magic Power, Everyone and every animal on Tenrou Island could feel these four powerful Magic Powers. The animals all fled from the two battlefields. Of course, the Guild Members camping by the coast were also shocked by this terrifying Magic Power.
Some were even directly scared, dropping the objects in their hands. Everyone looked towards the depths of Tenrou Island, and at the sky, which had been relatively clear, instantly becoming covered in dark clouds. One side of the sky seemed to be split open, while the other side was filled with lightning and thunder.
"It's alright, Everyone, don't worry. With me here, Zorn and Laxus will also be mindful of their limits."
The Guild Master, Makarov, also stopped drinking, stood up from a rock, and loudly assured the Members. Then, he clasped his hands slightly, and a huge Magic Circle unfolded around the campsite, forming a protective barrier, which then disappeared. The terrifying Magic Power that Everyone felt was directly isolated by the Guild Master's Magic, and then the lively scene resumed.
Makarov also relaxed, and then continued to drink beer heartily. It seemed that after this examination, the Guild would gain two more S-Class Mages.
Our attention shifts back to the battle between Zorn and Erza...
Erza had imbued both her swords with Armament Haki, and Zorn had similarly imbued his light sword with Armament Haki. Erza was panting, her gaze somewhat blank as she looked at the sword in her hand. Zorn, apart from some wrinkles and dust on his clothes, was the same as before the battle. This disparity made Erza feel a hint of discouragement, feeling that no matter how much she chased, she couldn't catch up to Zorn's pace.
Zorn also sensed Erza's emotions at this moment and asked, "Erza, what does your power exist for? Is it merely to catch up to my pace? Is it merely to pass the examination? Is it merely to become an S-Class Mage? If so, you will never become a true strong person." Zorn's repeated questions directly pierced Erza, aiming to break through her confused heart at this moment.
"Yes, my power exists for my companions and family. It's to become stronger to protect, not just for my own selfish desires. I have never slackened in this regard. I will continue to pursue, not just to catch up to your pace, but to pursue the heart that protects and cherishes family. I am not alone."
After hearing Zorn's questions, the confusion in Erza's heart vanished. She recognized her true self, and her fighting spirit soared even higher. As her words murmured out, the Magic Power on her body was strengthened again. Her armor and twin swords were enveloped by a golden-green Magic Power. The air solidified at this moment, and the ground was directly shattered by this terrifying Magic Power. As the Magic Power intensified again, the cracks also expanded.
"This will be my strongest attack yet. Be prepared, Zorn." Erza looked at Zorn with shining eyes, shouting loudly. The Magic Power that had been surging outwards was now gathered by Erza into her single demon blade. Her armor also transformed into Magic Power and converged. Erza was now only wrapped in bandages and wearing shorts.
Zorn was startled by Erza's aura and terrifying Magic Power at this moment. He also nodded inwardly. Erza had reached the standard of an S-Class Mage, and had far exceeded it.
The Magic Power in his hand also gathered powerfully. The originally shining light sword became even more terrifying, and three defensive Spriggan Shield Magic appeared in front of him.
"Come on, let me witness your strongest attack." Zorn smiled, fully prepared, and gestured with his hand for Erza to attack.
"Ah!"
Erza gripped her sword with both hands, shouted, and vanished in a flash from her original spot. She reappeared behind Zorn, half-crouched and still in the motion of slashing. After a moment, the demon blade disappeared, and her figure also fell.
Zorn stood still. The moment Erza fell, the three defensive Spriggan Shields in front of him shattered directly. Zorn's light sword, imbued with Armament Haki, shattered directly, and his figure was cut into two halves, then transformed into light particles and disappeared.
He reappeared next to Erza, with a torn opening on the chest of his clothes. Zorn bent down and helped Erza, whose Magic Power was completely exhausted, to her feet.
"Did I fail?"
Erza looked at how her strongest attack had only torn a hole in Zorn's clothes. She couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed, thinking that she had indeed failed this examination and still needed to work harder.
"Haha, you succeeded! Congratulations, you passed the examination. You are now an S-Class Mage!" Zorn looked at the somewhat dejected Erza and laughed heartily as he congratulated her. "And, your attack was very strong, it's just that I'm stronger, haha. Look how much destruction you caused." Zorn said, turning Erza's body to the side, and only then did she see the scene behind Zorn.
The trees behind them had vanished cleanly, leaving only barren ground. The ground itself had been shaved down a layer. On another island close to Tenrou Island, a massive slash mark had directly split a small portion of the island.
"Let's go. Everyone in the Guild must be anxious." Zorn, supporting her, closed his eyes and sensed the camping location, then instantly vanished from the spot.
At the campsite, a golden-yellow Magic Circle appeared for a moment, and two figures also appeared. Cana, seeing this, immediately ran towards them.
Zorn thought she was coming to greet him and smiled, reaching out to hug Cana, but Cana bypassed him and ran to Erza's side to check her injuries.
This action deeply saddened Zorn.
To be continued~
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